Sixty years ago, Medicare and the Older Americans Act promised to revolutionize care for older adults in America. This week, as we celebrate these landmark achievements, a new chapter is being written through innovative partnerships…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Honoring 60 Years of Medicare
July 30, 2025
By Mary Beth Donahue, President and CEO, Better Medicare Alliance This week marks a milestone in American health care: the 60th anniversary of the Medicare program. On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed…
In Case You Missed It: Congressional Lawmakers Highlight Value of Medicare Advantage for Seniors
July 24, 2025
At this week’s House Ways and Means Health and Oversight Subcommittees hearing, Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities, members of Congress made clear that Medicare Advantage is not only popular among seniors —…
Physicians Speak: How Medicare Advantage Supports Better Care
July 23, 2025
At Better Medicare Alliance, we believe some of the best advocates for Medicare Advantage are the people who work within the program every day – like physicians on the front lines of care. Our newest…
Medicare Advantage: A Program That Works for Seniors and Taxpayers
July 21, 2025
Tomorrow, the House Ways and Means Health and Oversight Subcommittees will hold a joint hearing, “Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities.” More than 34 million seniors — over half of all Medicare beneficiaries…
Better Medicare Alliance Beneficiaries Deliver Over 100,000 Custom Letters to Congress
July 14, 2025
Seniors in our Better Medicare Alliance beneficiary network have been actively advocating on behalf of Medicare Advantage — and their voices are making a difference. Today, we are excited to mark an important milestone: More…